John M. Falgout, General Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 6 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury
Senior CounselatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
New Orleans, LA
Practicing general in New Orleans since 2020.
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John M. Falgout is a senior counsel based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. John has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 6 years
- Known for
- General · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About John M. Falgout: John M. Falgout is a senior counsel based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. John has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
John's practice areas in New Orleans
John concentrates on general, insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
John takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
John takes insurance matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
John takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
John takes product liability matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
John M. Falgout, general attorney serving New Orleans
John M. Falgout is a senior counsel based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. John has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. John works from New Orleans, Louisiana and takes on general matters across the region.
John Falgout is a member of the senior counsel class in WSHB's New Orleans office. He has extensive experience handling a wide variety of legal matters, particularly in representing insurers in both first- and third-party disputes. He regularly evaluates coverage and advises carriers facing first-party and bad faith claims. John advised international and domestic insurers following the highly active 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons. Additionally, John's practice includes commercial disputes, premises liability, transportation, complex torts and casualty, and transactional work.
Before embarking upon a law career, John served for over seven years in the United States Air Force. John was a two-sport D-1 athlete at the Air Force Academy, earning various honors. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and obtained the rank of Captain. In 2016, John deployed with the United States Special Operations Command to support counterterrorism operations.
He graduated from Tulane University Law School with a J.D. and a certificate in Sports Law. At Tulane, John was the Senior Managing Editor of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal and Secretary of the Tulane Sports Law Society. He also clerked for the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal.
John is a member of several local bar associations and veteran organizations and enjoys supporting each in its respective mission.
Newsroom
News
•WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025
Firm News, 1.1.25
Publications
•The Louisiana Supreme Court Overturns Finding that COVID-19 is a Physical Loss Triggering Insurance Coverage
Case Updates, 4.10.23
•Tulane Environmental Law Journal Vol. 32, Issue No. 1.: 'Atchafalaya Basinkeeper v. United States Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Resumes on the Bayou Bridge Pipeline'
In the News
•WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025
•The Louisiana Supreme Court Overturns Finding that COVID-19 is a Physical Loss Triggering Insurance Coverage
Honors & Recognitions
•Named a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' for Insurance Coverage in New Orleans, LA (2026)
John's approach to general cases
John Falgout is a member of the senior counsel class in WSHB's New Orleans office. He has extensive experience handling a wide variety of legal matters, particularly in representing insurers in both first- and third-party disputes. He regularly evaluates coverage and advises carriers facing first-party and bad faith claims. John advised international and domestic insurers following the highly…
Clients John works with
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and personal injury matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where John studied and practices
Tulane University Law School
J.D. · 2020
American Military University
M.A. United · 2013
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Louisiana
2020 · ACTIVE
John studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and M.A. United in American Military University.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and M.A. United in American Military University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships New Orleans Bar Association New Orleans VFW Post 8973
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Locations
John M. Falgout's office in New Orleans
John's primary office is at 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900, New Orleans, LA, 70163. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70163
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How to hire John M. Falgout — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John M. Falgout
How much does it cost to hire John for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
John is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with John?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new general clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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